2023 The Vice Year of the Horse Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Napa Valley

The 2023 The Vice “Year of the Horse” Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena in Napa Valley is a bold, expressive mountain and bench-land Cabernet crafted in a small-batch, micro-lot style typical of The Vice releases. The fruit is sourced from well-drained, elevated sites in St. Helena and surrounding Napa sub-AVAs, where warm days and cool nights help develop ripe flavors with balanced structure.

On the nose you’ll find rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, followed by hints of graphite, dried herbs, and vanilla from subtle oak influence.

The palate is medium-to-full-bodied with layers of ripe dark fruit, firm but polished tannins, integrated acidity, and a lingering finish underscored by gentle spice and a touch of cedar.

This wine pairs wonderfully with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, or aged cheeses and is best served at around 16–18 °C after brief decanting to reveal its complexity.